Korean War Memorial Print Page
The War Memorial commemorates those who served in the Korean War.
In front of the monument is an honour roll listing the names of those from Glen Innes and District who served in the conflict from 1950 to 1956.
The Korean War (25 June 1950 – 27 July 1953) was a war between the Republic of Korea (South Korea), supported by the United Nations, and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), at one time supported by the People's Republic of China and the Soviet Union. It was primarily the result of the political division of Korea by an agreement of the victorious Allies at the conclusion of the Pacific War at the end of World War Two. After the war ended, the presence of Australians in Korea continued with a peacekeeping force until 1956. Of the 340 Australians killed during the Korean War, 43 were classified as ‘missing in action’ (MIA) and presumed dead.
Location
Address: | West Avenue, ANZAC Park, Glen Innes , 2370 |
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State: | NSW |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -29.738059 Long: 151.732449 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Korea |
Actual Event Start Date: | 29-June-1950 |
Actual Event End Date: | 19-April-1956 |
Link: | http://www.warmemorialsregister.nsw… |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Wednesday 30th July, 2008 |
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In memory of those who served and those who gave their lives in the Korean War
1950 - 56
Lest We Forget
Plaque :
Lest We Forget
Our comrades who remain on the battlefield of North Korea
Army
Army 1 - 2 - 3 RAR
[ Names ]
RAAF
RAAF - 77 Squadron
[ Names ]
RAN
RAN - Fleet Air Arm - 805 Squadron
[ Names ]
Missing in action their souls finding their way home
This plaque was generously donated by the Horder family as a community service project
Plaque :
Glen Innes & District
Those who served in the Korean conflict
1950 - 1956
This memorial was officially unveiled by
Mr. Earl Mar Weatherspoon (ex 3 RAR)
Mr. Michael Kohlhoff President of the Korean Veterans Association
And a non denominational dedication service was conducted by
Captain Tom Stewart & Captain Stuart Jackson, Salvation Army
Father Carey, Catholic Church
Pastor Keith Jackson, Seventh Day Adventist
On the 30th July 2008.
"We will remember them"
Allen Evans President Glenn Innes RSL Sub-Branch